Lineout issues not a concern for Ireland - Tadhg Beirne
Tadhg Beirne says Ireland's lineout mishaps are not a concern to the team and is confident that they can be ironed out against Tonga.
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Jack Conan could be fit for Ireland’s showdown with South Africa – Mick Kearney
Ireland are optimistic sidelined number eight Jack Conan will be fit to feature in next weekend’s Rugby World Cup showdown with defending champions South Africa in Paris.
Louis Rees-Zammit expects 'tough' test v Portugal
Louis Rees-Zammit has underlined Wales' "game by game mentality" as they target a second successive Rugby World Cup victory that would strengthen their quarter-final ambitions.
Rugby World Cup organisers apologise for crowd problems, botched anthems
The World Cup pool D match between England and Argentina in Marseille got underway on Saturday to hundreds of empty seats as supporters were queuing outside while in Bordeaux tramway problems delayed fans arrival for the Ireland v Namibia game.
Nienaber changes 14 for Romania test and selects four scrum-halves
South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber has made 14 changes to his side for the Rugby World Cup Pool B clash with minnows Romania in Bordeaux on Sunday, with Damian Willemse the only player retained from their opening 18-3 victory over Scotland.
Hosts France rest key players for Uruguay clash after victory over All Blacks
Les Bleus opened the tournament with a rip-roaring victory over three-time winners New Zealand last week, and are now favourites to secure a quarter-final berth by topping Pool A.
Keith Earls: We know how to deal with pressure a lot better now
Keith Earls says Ireland are capable of "special things" as the World Cup ramps up another notch this weekend.
Sinfield: England don't have a discipline problem
Kevin Sinfield insists England do not have a discipline problem as they look to draw a line under their latest red card setback that resulted in a two-match ban for Tom Curry.